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Clockwise from above, students perform at St. Joseph’s, Ladysmith Primary and North Oyster schools, students and parents participate in a craft night at Ecole Davis Road Elementary, Ladysmith Secondary School presents its band concert, Ladysmith Intermediate School students perform their Christmas play, and the Chemainus Secondary School band performs during the school’s Christmas luncheon.
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dinner was held at the had imagined.” plate to organize it. Stz’uminus commuHarris has fond “I work within the nity centre on Shell memories of the com- community, and this Beach Road Dec. 14. munity dinners held was something I had Close to 500 attend- back in the 1980s at been wanting to do,” ees were treated to the Sportsplex (Frank said Harris, a traina wonderful turkey Jameson Community ing co-ordinator for dinner with all the Centre). the Stz’uminus First trimmings, cooked by Teenagers and youth Nation. Faye Sampson and back then looked for- “It was hard work, her family. ward to performing but I enjoyed it.” “This was giving us in the talent shows. She said the a chance to gather in Harris, now 41, recalls Christmas dinner is positive atmosphere being 16 years old and a much-needed event and come together lip-syncing to tunes to help keep as a community and like ‘Leader of the spirits high enjoy a meal together Pack.’ within the for the holiday sea- “The girls were wear- c o m m u n i t y son,” said event co- i n g p o o d l e s k i r t s a n d l o o k s ordinator Stephanie and cardigans and f o r w a r d t o Harris. fixed our hair like we c o n t i n u i n g During the event, were in the 60s,” she the tradition children from new- said. “That’s what we n e x t borns to age 10 were remember most is getgiven a chance to meet ting up on stage and Santa and receive a entertaining people. gift. Youths aged 11 “We rehearsed and to 16 were handed gift s a n g a n d e v e r y cards. thing.” According to Harris, And that reminisc160 presents were ing amongst friends given out, and a total was exactly what of 80 gift cards were got the ball rolling handed out during the on bringing the traevent. dition back. “Watching the kids In October, getting their gifts and chief and council how excited they were a n n o u n c e d t h a t was amazing,” she they would be fundsaid. “The attendance ing a Christmas celnumbers we had total- ebration, and Harris ly exceeded anything I stepped up to the
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} A white 2002 Dodge Ram truck was stolen from the Maritime Society between 9 marijuana and asked p.m. yesterday and 8 the driver to step outside. The odour of a.m. this morning. T h e o w n e r h a d marijuana was still in parked his truck in the the vehicle. The two female pasparking lot and locked it up before going to sengers admitted to having marijuana in his boat. When he got up this their possession. A morning, his truck small quantity was was gone, there was seized. The driver was no broken glass, and issued a violation tickboth keys are account- et for driving contrary to restrictions for haved for. The truck had three- ing two passengers. quarters of a tank of Saturday, Dec. 10 } A 15-foot alumigas and $1,620 in various tools inside. The num boat on a trailer value of the truck is was stolen from an acreage in the 1300 $20,000. Thursday, Dec. 8 block of Spruston } An individual Road overnight. reported that last There was no plate e v e n i n g w h e n h e on the trailer and no was on his way home outboard motor. The to Duncan, the left boat is grey in colour, driver side wheel on and the brand name his green 1968 UBILT is Smokecraft. The utility trailer blew, so model name, Alaskan, he pulled over on the is written on the side. side of the highway by Sunday, Dec. 11 } A fight was reportDavis Road south. He unhitched the ed outside a local trailer, which had two residence. The RCMP large slabs of wood attended; the suspect in the trailer bed, and had fled the scene. A left it on the side of male was later arrestthe road between 8 ed for assault and released on a promand 9 p.m. Dec. 7. He drove back to ise to appear/undertC a n a d i a n Ti r e i n taking to appear for N a n a i m o t o h a v e court on Dec. 21. the tire repaired, but Monday, Dec. 12 } Approximately 500 Canadian Tire was unable to repair it. So litres of diesel from he left and returned to four heavy machinwhere he had left his ery at the Vancouver trailer and noted it Island University trainwas still there. Since ing ground at the end it was pretty dark, of Timberlands Road he decided to come was stolen. A rubber back in the morning hose was left in one and reattach the tire. of the machine’s gas Upon his return this tanks. It occurred between morning at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Thurs., Dec. 8 and today. trailer was gone. It is the third theft at Friday, Dec. 9 } The RCMP was con- the heavy machinery ducting a roadblock training site in three in the Dogwood Dip months. The RCMP is seekin Ladysmith when a vehicle rolled up to ing the public’s assisthe check very slowly. tance in reporting any The member could suspicious activity in smell the odour of this area.
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Trustee will take her seat Jenn McGarrigle BLACK PRESS
A Nanaimo school trustee has reversed her decision to give up her seat on the school board. Donna Allen, who was elected for a third term on the NanaimoLadysmith school board Nov. 19, announced Dec. 1 that she would not take the oath of office because she wanted to campaign for legislative changes that would require all trustee candidates to undergo criminal record checks and disclose the results to voters. Allen changed her mind and was sworn into office Friday morning. In the two weeks since her decision not to take the oath of office, Allen says numerous people contacted her, urging her to continue campaigning for legislative changes, but to do so while remaining a school trustee. “There’s been so much pressure to go back on the board, to work from within,” she said. “People believe I can do my best work from there.” Allen previously believed she could not lobby for changes and remain on the board because she thought she would cause a distraction, as trustee Bill Bard has a criminal record. Bard was found guilty of production of a controlled substance
in 2006 and given a one-year conditional sentence. Another factor in Allen’s decision is cost of the byelection, she said. Because she resigned so soon after the election, Allen thought the district could simply swear in the candidate who finished tenth in the polls. “I don’t want to put to the people, the taxpayers, an additional $100,000 expense,” she said. “I had never anticipated the need for a byelection.” Allen doesn’t anticipate any problems with working with Bard on the board. “As far as I’m concerned, Bill was simply the catalyst,” she said. “This isn’t about Bill. This is about are we going to move forward and make changes for the safety of the children? I think people have shown clearly in the past two weeks that they value my work on the board.” Allen plans to ask the board to raise the issue of criminal record checks at the B.C. School Trustees’ Association’s annual general meeting. Phil Turin, secretary-treasurer for School District 68, says holding another election would have been a tremendous amount of work for district staff. “It’s great that we’ll have a full board and that we won’t have to go through a byelection,” he said.
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“This last week we a t m i n i m u m w a g e were really inundated jobs,” Stieda said. with families request- “Christmas time is a T h e C o w i c h a n ing help,” said CNHA really tough time for Neighbourhood House program co-ordinator them to make ends Association is one of Renee Stieda. “The meet. It’s everything many agencies step- need is out there, and they can do month to ping up to the plate to we’re just one more month to make the ensure local families social agency work- rent and buy grocerhave food on theirs ing with others in the ies; there’s no room neighbourhood.” for anything extra. this holiday season. Many of the requests “They’re not necesToday, CNHA volunteers are distributing came from families sarily buying fresh hampers to residents who were unable to fruits and vegetables; in Chemainus, Saltair meet the deadline at they’re buying what’s and as far as Thetis the Harvest House on sale, tinned goods, Island. Inside, those Food Bank, which and some of these hampers include fresh w o r k s w i t h t h e kids probably haven’t seen an orange in food, vegetables, toys CNHA. “They are low-income quite a while.” and clothing and even Other requests have a Christmas turkey or families, they work part-time or full-time included one family ham. THE CHRONICLE
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Charlie Brown sighed. “I shouldn’t have picked this little tree. I guess I really don’t know what Christmas is all about. Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” Charlie Brown’s question turns out to be the question at this time of year. We find ourselves running from the school concert to the office Christmas party with a quick stop to grab that last set of lights at Home Hardware. At some point in the holidays, we indeed find ourselves asking, “What is Christmas all about?” It turns out that there are three main answers. “Stuff” is the first answer our Western culture supplies. It is during the festive season that the onslaught of advertisements on TV, print media, radio and websites that strongly encourage us
“b buy, buy” can feel to “buy, a bit overwhelming. Th The subtle message is that yo were only to get that if you new iPad2, NetFlix or that stun stunning black dress, you would in fact feel happy and content. A few days after Christmas finds a still small voice inside asking, “Shouldn’t I feel more satisfied than I do?” The second reply to Charlie Brown’s question is the “White Christmas” option. If our holiday celebration can be full of glistening treetops, sleigh bells in the snow, Christmas cards and children listening, then our sentimental meter will top out and all will be well. Even in the crowded living room full of family and friends and eggnog and chestnuts roasting on an open fire, we can still hear that voice inside asking, “Why do I still want more?” The third rejoinder is the “Linus” option. In response to Charlie Brown’s desperate cry for Christmas clarity, Linus takes the stage and
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quotes the account of the birth of Jesus from Luke 2 in the Bible. Part of us dares to wonder, “Could a baby born 2,000 years ago in a stable really be what I’m longing for?” Erwin McManus, the gifted pastor, author and filmmaker, found himself in the Middle East fielding questions from a room entirely full of Muslim men. Eventually, the audience wanted to know exactly why it would be necessary for God to become human — in other words, “What is Christmas all about?” Erwin’s response completely confused his translator, “I once met a girl named Kim.” After assuring the translator just to translate what he said, he repeated it. “I once met a girl named Kim, and I fell in love.” He continued, “I pursued her with my love and pursued her with my love until I felt my love had captured her heart. So I asked her to be my wife, and she did not say yes.” Erwin could feel their
empathy. “I was unrelenting and asked her again, pursuing her with my love, and I pursued her with my love until she said yes.” There was huge relief throughout the entire room. “I did not send my brother, nor did I send a friend. For in issues of love, you must go yourself. This is the story of God: he pursues you with his love and pursues you with his love, and perhaps you said ‘no.’ And even if you reject his love, he pursues you ever still. It was not enough to send an angel or a prophet or any other, for in issues of love, you must go yourself. And so God in Christ has come.” Erwin remembers something transcendent that connected all of their hearts and souls together in that moment. So the answer to Charlie Brown’s question turns out to be a person, and his name is Jesus. It’s up to you whether you respond or not but remember, in matters of love — you must go yourself. :)
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Jim Szasz feels that there will never be a solution to the Ladysmith harbour ongoing saga. This is a subject that I have been harping and nagging about for the last six years. I was instrumental in organizing a number of very interested Ladysmith retired taxpayers to study this problem. They were all retired and experienced former business people. We engaged an engineer that had been with Public Works Canada for approximately 30 years, and his expertise was harbours of B.C., both fresh and salt water. The suggested remedy to clean up the harbour floor was the use of a hydraulic suction dredge. JJM construction’s CEO is a friend of mine who advises he could complete the dredging within one month with his 20-inch dredge. However, this presents a problem of where to deposit the dredge spoil once it has been lifted. The engineer agreed with our group when we suggested placing a shot rock wall parallel to the bottom of the cliff 200 feet out from the parking lot at the public wharf all the way around slack point. This would allow the dredge spoil to be pumped behind the wall, thereby reclaiming a strip of land 200 feet wide for almost one kilometre along our harbour foreshore. Another writer to this paper suggested a walkway for our citizens to enjoy, and this would satisfy his suggestion. If the reclaimed foreshore was properly planned to accommodate business as well as living accommodations, the area would dramatically change the Ladysmith economy. For example, allowing 20 feet along the cliff for an alley with a 70-foot depth for buildings and 10 feet in front of the buildings for sidewalk, then 25 feet for two-way auto access and 15 feet for angle parking would leave a 60-foot-wide strip for gardens and walkway for Ladysmith citizens. The buildings could be maritimeoriented and complimentary to our First Avenue businesses, with the trolley picking up maritime
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Grade 4/5 students at Ecole Davis Road Elementary shared their Christmas traditions and stories with us for our Season’s Greetings special. Look for more students’ stories in next week’s Chronicle. In my family we go to my family’s house in Ladysmith and another year we go to my family’s house in Duncan. And we open our stockings first and then presents after and we leave cookies out for Santa and after we open our presents we go and some times we I sleep at my Oma and Opas house after Christmas. And we have a German Dinner it’s really good. Maximus Vanryckeghem In my family we have many traditions. We track down Santa Claus. It make’s you want to go to sleep. And every year we have to wait until my grandma and grandpa to get there to open up our present’s. Jaydon Lonsberry, Gr. 5 In my family, we have many traditions. On Christmas Eve we go to my cousins and track down Santa and see where he is. If he is close it’s time to go home and go to bed. When we wake up if it is realy early like 6:30 we have to wait until 7:00 or 7:30. My dad gets the video camera out and then we open the stocking’s and then the present’s and then my family comes and has breakfast. Then that day we go to my Gramas and have dinner and open present’s and that is what I do. Sierra Smith, Gr. 5 On Christmas eve, my family has a tradition of opening one present. On Christmas morning after we open presents we mix champagne and orange juice and drink it. In the afternoon me and my family go to my uncle’s house and have lunch there. Then after dinner we roast and eat our turkey. We also have a tradition of going on the computer and looking where Santa is. And then put our cookies by the tree. Rebecah, Gr. 5
I’m looking forward to ... see my family we have Christmas dinner every year. I’m looking forward to see all the presents. I’m looking forward to every thing I get from my family members. I’m look forward to all the candy I’m looking forward to Santas notes he gives to me and my brother. We draw to se how gets to go first. Daria In my family we have many traditions. They include opening my stocking first so that when it is someone else’s turn we can either eat what was in it or play with it. Another tradition is we do is where everyone has to buy a gift that is more than 20 dollars. Hunter Livingston
In my family we have a tradtiion called “Pass the Presents” where I go under the tree and pass the right presents to the right people. Another tradition in my family is going to my friend’s house to toboggan. My favourite tradition is getting up super early to open my presents. Every year my family has a huge turkey roast. In my house we put oranges on our Christmas tree to make the room smell nice. Our last tradition is making our gingerbread house and eating it slowly. Milu Topaz
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Students share their Christmas traditions On Christmas Eve, my family traditions are: We put out cookies/ milk for Santa and we put out carrots for the reindeer. For Christmas we have are family come over then we open are presents. We buy a fake tree so we don’t have to go cut down a tree and we have a Christmas tree and we have a Christmas tree grow in my backyard. On Christmas, we go to midnight mass sometime. We don’t have a time to open presents. Joseph Coyne, Gr. 5
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In my family we have On Christmas Eve many traditions. and morning my famWe leave cookies and ily traditions are open- milk out for Santa and ing one gift. Putting out we also go to midnight cookies and milk. Make mass. We also open one a Christmas Breakfast. present on Christmas Going to church on Eve and we open our Christmas eve. I give cards at eleven o’clock. out the gifts out to my We don’t decorate the family on Christmas tree until midnight on morning. Go get our Christmas Eve. We go stocking’s and sit on on the website NORAD the floor and look and check where Santa inside and eat a little is. If he’s close, we go bit of candy in it. to bed right away. Ondreya Mann, Gr. 5 Ruby Bonnet, Gr. 5
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This is my first Christmas in Canada. I am excited about my family present and they tell me about Christmas. When we go to town, my mom talk me about light up, and we watched the parade, it was great! Me and my family decorate a Christmas tree, we put a candy cane and a candy on it. We also decorate with Christmas lights and put stockings on our window. My mom said if yo hang a socks out, Santa will give you something. Hera Bucatan, Gr. 5 In my family, we have many traditions. We spend our Christmas with our family. Mostly we go on NORAD to trak Santa it’s fun. We leave cookies/milk for Santa. On every Boxing-day we go to the mall. Mostly every Christmas we go carolling with our family. On Christmas we have hot chocolate it’s hot. We open our stocking’s first then our present’s. We wait until our family wakes up. Dawson Cavey, Gr. 4
On Christmas eve tradition is: we go to my family’s tradition Victoria every year, to is ... going to my fam- go and celebrate someily friends house to go thing called Nativity, sledding, and going out which is twelve days to have hot chocolate. after Christmas. What Some times we have it is, is celebrating the to go to my grandma’s birth of Jesus Christ, house. I’m normally the Lord. Have a Merry, Merry the Santa giver-outer. My favorite tradition is Christmas and a Happy the stokings! We open New Year! them up first and then Anysia, Gr. 4 we play. When we are ready we open the presWhen I was five, my ents! On Christmas eve father — an austere paswe open 1 present it is tor — said I had to sing always pajamas then a solo at the Christmas we sleep in them. Carol Service. A strictly Jada Livingston religious carol though. In my family, we have Surprisingly, my older sister, always my tortwo traditions. We always wait for ment, offered to teach me one. My father was my dad to come home relieved and delighted. because he works shifts every Christmas, so we On the rostrum at the service, pious eyes wait. Once my dad gets home, we get to open raised heavenwards, I innocently burst into our stockings. song. The organist Then we wait a little bit, and then we open ground to a horrified stop after only the first our presents. Me and my brother always get line. Shocked silence a pair of pajamas. We followed except for my usually get clothes too. sister’s stifled giggling. “While shepherds I have a little sister. She is really into the washed their socks by whole opening-pres- night ...” By Jo Sheridan ents thing. My second Christmas
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In my family we have alot of traditions. First of all we have to get my mom and dad up you know how hard that is. Back to the traditions. We get them up and make them brekfast. Witch is an egg sunny side up on a sandwitch and put on pepper, tomato, ketchup, and then we bake it. So then they got there self a sandwitch. Second of all we would wait until there up to open presents. Third of all me my brother and sister wake up at 5:00 am ish and sleep on our couch or lazy boy. Then the day after Christamas we go to woodgrove mall and EB Games its so much fun because its boxing day, and on Christamas eve we go on a website caled NORAD to track Santa! Sydney Ennis, Mrs. Harris Class!
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On Christmas day my family traditions are: We always open the things in the stocking first because the bigger presents are a little better the ones in the stockings my family thinks so we save the best for last. On Christmas Eve we make a rice crispy house with my brother and my neighbors and we always go on the internet to see where Santa Claus is and when he is close to where we live we go straight to bed. We leave cookies and milk out for Santa and carots out for the raindeer. That is my traditions. Shyanna Cavey, Gr. 5
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The Ladysmith Little Theatre’s latest pantomime, Hickory Dickory Dock, is a topsy-turvy world where the men are in dresses, the women in pants, and the audience is left in stitches. With its whimsical script and chock-full of punch-lines, Hickory Dickory Dock, directed by Gordon McInnis, (who also performs as the fairy queen Snowdrift) is suitable for all ages and is staged by all ages. Its 16-member cast ranges from little William Harris (Grade 3) to Ladysmith Little Theatre founder Terry Whittaker, who returns to the stage after a period of absence. Whittaker’s personable nature lends itself to his role of Willie Winkie, the village idiot and love interest of Dame Foxtrot. Whittaker, along with many of his co-actors, interacts with the audience during the panto. Theatergoers should
prepare themselves for Cunningham) for the a fun evening of bois- rent money. He decides terous hoots and hol- to steal the clock from lers and be prepared her with the help of to shout a ‘boo’ or two his cronies, Slap and at the villains. Tickle (Trimble and The large cast, which Molyneaux) includes Malinda Enter the evil wizard Schenker, Alyx Szasz- (played convincingly N i c h o l s o n , S h e l l i e by Erik Tulley), who Tr i m b l e , M a u r e e n manages to free the Molyneaux and Mike black imp, and the H a m p e r, p r o v i d e s mayhem ensues. enough variety to keep Mary is kidnapped things interesting dur- and taken to Neverland ing the panto’s two- w h e r e t h e w i z a r d hour running time. hopes to use the imp A handful of musical to find the Jewel of numbers and dances Miracles, guarded by p e r f o r m e d b y t h e King Neptune (Brett younger members of Trimble). the cast are an adorAlong with the sprite able contrast during fairy (Inge Cathers), the acts. Dame Foxtrot and her H i c k o r y D i c k o r y friends must venture Dock tells the story of to Neverland to resDame Foxtrot (played cue Mary and stop the by Ian Johnston), a wizard from destroying penniless woman in Neverland, while being possession of a grand- sidetracked by the father clock that, unbe- meddling of the baron knownst to her, holds and his wife (Bobbi a n e v i l b l a c k i m p Rowntree). (played by Hamper) But like all great fairy inside. tales, good triumphs Foxtrot and her beau- over evil and everytiful young daughter one lives happily ever Mary (Keauna Miller) after. Hickory Dickory are being hounded by her greedy landlord, Dock is a whirlwind the baron (Malcolm romp through a world
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Spartans ready to play ball Greg Sakaki
3 at Ladysmith; its next home game is Jan. 10 when Kwalikum visits the Cedar The Cedar Spartans senior C o m m u n i t y S e c o n d a r y AA boys are a collection of School gym. good athletes who compete The Cedar Spartans Senior hard. Those attributes will girls should be a force in sinhelp them as they try to gle A. The team moves back build chemistry and devel- down after a year at the AA op a game plan to suit their level and does so with some roster. key returnees. Coach Rick Hart said there “We’re going to look foris work to be done at both ward to having an exciting ends of the court, but he season with the girls,” said thinks it will come. Launa Gannon, Cedar’s co“We have to somehow get it coach. inside into our post players The group of veterans is and then read the D and go led by top scorer Megan from there,” said Hart. “[On Cawthorne, with Jordan defence] we’ve really got to Stotts and Cathy Jordan two set up our team defence other players a little bit, blocking out who are strong and rebounding.” at both ends of The Spartans’ the court. primary scorReturnee er again this Jessie Sharratt season will is the team’s be post playpoint guard er Brendan and Grade M c C a r t h y, 10 post play- Above: Cedar Spartans guard Jake Crow takes a shot overtop of a and returning er Hailey Wellington Wildcats opponent during senior AA boys’ basketball point guard Bradley is Jake Crow is one of the league play earlier this month. Left: Cedar Spartans player Jordan strong in all young play- Stotts, right, defends against a Duncan Christian opponent during her GREG SAKAKI/BLACK PRESS areas. ers ready to senior A basketball team’s season opener. Newcomers contribute. include ath“We’ve got guards have good shots, so the team’s next home game is Jan. 12 against Queen letic shooting t o l o o k t o we have lots of options.” Cedar will play in the Margaret’s at 4 p.m. guard Eric the tall girls, Look for previews of the Sackey and intense swing- into the post; they’re going Superball tournament at man Ben Cawthorne. to have a big impact this Wellington Secondary School Ladysmith teams in an upcomCedar’s next game is Jan. year,” said Gannon. “And the in Nanaimo Jan. 5-7, and ing issue of the Chronicle. BLACK PRESS
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Castaways Wanderers replied with two tries but only one convert. One convert by Du Toit that many kickers would have had difficulty making was the difference. “It was a long kick,’’ said Teufel. “It was blowing hard, too. Basically, it came down to that kick Giuseppe nailed near the sideline.’’ Mike Needham was
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Lois Kathleen Russell February 1, 1943 - December 13, 2011 Lois passed away at Saanichton Hospital after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Helvi and Thomas Russell. She is survived by her sister Linda (Allan) Smith, three nephews, Ronald (Kim), Raymond (Monica) and Russell. Great nephews and nieces Tony (Chelsea), Nicole, Courtney (Andrew), Shelby, Jacob, Hannah, and several cousins. Lois was severely disabled at birth, and had to cope with many difficult challenges throughout her life. She lived at Glendale Lodge for many years, and was transferred to Clayton Place seventeen years ago. The caring staff there were like a family to Lois. The compassionate care they provided was remarkable, in helping with her numerous health concerns. During her hospital stay, she was never alone. The Clayton House staff took turns sitting by her bedside. Their familiar and friendly presence comforted Lois. When Linda visited, she was encouraged by the care they gave to Lois and the knowledge that they were always there to support her through the difficult last days. Many thanks to all of the staff at Clayton House. You folks are awesome and unappreciated by the health care system!! Special thanks to John, Amanda, April, and to Steve, who was with Lois when she died early Tuesday morning. Linda shared time with each of them on her visits. Thanks to the wonderful staff in the emergency ward of Saanichton Hospital and Dr. Tamboline for the exceptional care he gave to Lois for many years. Clayton House should be renamed Clayton Home, because it most certainly is. There will be no service. The family will gather for a private memorial later Arrangements by First Memorial Donations in Lois’s memory can be made to: Clayton House 875 Clayton Road North Saanich B.C. V8L 5M3
GABLE, Bernice February 16, 1913 - December 15th, 2011 Our Gramma passed away peacefully December 15th at the Lodge on 4th. Predeceased by her husband Jack, seven step children, son in law Bob Bennedict and her daughters; Margie and Darlene. Survived by her grandchildren Margaret Sandulo (Dave), Greg Saunders (Mary), Toni Mytts (Brian), Rod Saunders (Kailie), Cheryl Saunders, Mitch Gable, Cathy Gable, Doug Gable, Lynn Gable, Chris Gable and their families. Gramma lived for her family. Her kitchen was the family meeting place on Sundays where we all shared our weeks worth of stories and laughs while sharing the home made buns she prepared. Gramma loved her garden, she spent many hours tending to her flowers and vegetables. Gramma also had a passion for reading and continued to read everyday up until her passing. She was gramma to everyone. She was always there with a warm heart, a gentle ear, and a prayer when needed. Especially for her granddaughter Margaret and David Sandulo and great granddaughters Rachelle and Gina with whom she lived with. Gramma moved into the Lodge on 4th in March of 2011. Special thanks to Dr. Hatchwell and the staff at Hillside Medical. Also, a big thank you to all the staff at the Lodge on 4th for all the love and great care you gave our gramma in the last few months of her life. She felt safe, well cared for and at home. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 4th Avenue, Ladysmith BC, on December 20, 2011 at 10 AM. Celebrant Father Robert Mmegwa. Internment at Chemainus cemetery. In Bernice’s memory donations may be made to Ladysmith Resources Centre Association (Food Bank). 630 2nd Avenue, P.O. Box 1653, Ladysmith BC V9G 1B2. Condolences may be offered to the family at telfordn@shaw.ca Telford’s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553
Tom (Slim) Davis
June 9, 1929 – December 11, 2011 With sad hearts we wish to inform you that Tom (Slim) Davis passed away suddenly on December 11, 2011. He will be remembered as a Father, Grandfather, Friend, Businessman, Fisherman and an exceptional trap and skeet shooter. He was predeceased by his Parents, Cliff and Ann, brothers Buck and Fred, wife Mary Anne and friend Joy. Tom came to Ladysmith when the family moved from Union Bay when his dad came to run the locomotives for Bloedel Stuart and Welsh in Chemainus. Tom worked for Comox Logging and Railway at Nanaimo Lakes log dump on the waterfront and in the shops working on the equipment until he decided to make a change. He started his plumbing and heating business, and then purchased Gardner Fuel to provide fuel delivery in the area. He also did commercial fishing up and down the coast. He could be seen at VISL competitions, around BC attending PITA shoots, and in the USA when he attended the Grand Pacific Competitions. Tom always enjoyed the outdoors; many times collecting awards at the Ladysmith Sportsman Club banquet and was a member of the Vantines Dodger’s Club. He enjoyed hunting and fly fishing at the local lakes. He kept himself busy doing small plumbing and heating jobs until he retired. He also enjoyed being out with his dog Shiba. It was always an experience to go with him to pick blackberries. Tom will be missed by partner Trudy, son Ross (Melanie), grandson James, friends he met for coffee at Tim Horton’s, those at the Nanaimo Trap and Skeet clubs and everyone who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon are appreciated. A celebration of Tom’s life will be held on Thursday, December 22 at the Ladysmith Eagles Hall 2 – 4 pm.
RATHJE, Werner Passed away at home in Ladysmith, BC on December 11th, 2011. Survived by his loving wife Dorothy of 18 years; daughters, Giselle ( Joe), and Kelly; sons, Vernon, Peter (Leanne), and Dan (Mar); grandchildren, Peter (Sandra), Tony ( Jacqueline), Neil, Kiel, Jesse, Cody, Bailey, and Megan; great-grandchildren, Rocco, Pina, Marcello, Isabella, and Graydin. Werner was an ardent reader and a true peoples’ person. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. His memory will be cherished in the hearts of all those lives he touched. Celebration of life service was held in the Bethel Tabernacle 1149 – 4th Avenue, Ladysmith, BC on Sunday, December 18th, 2011 at 3:00 pm. Reverend Rob Bedard officiating.
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McKINLEY, Inez M. September 24, 1926 – December 14, 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and Nonnie, Inez McKinley. Inez was predeceased by husbands Andre Savard in 1978 and Andrew McKinley in 2010 and grandson Shawn Savard in 1988. She leaves behind to mourn her passing, daughter Diane Savard; sons David Savard (Shirley) and Dexter Savard (Raeanne); grandchildren Tiffanie Hellyer (Robert), Tracy Head and Andre Savard (Michael); greatgrandchildren Melissa, Sydney and Jillian; sisters Lucille and Florence; brother Bud; stepchildren Reg McKinley (Kim), Dianne McKinley and Andrew McKinley as well as many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Lisinski and Roxanne - your care and compassion will always be remembered; the pharmacy staff at the Rexall Drug Store in Ladysmith, and the staff of We Care and Cowichan Home Support - the care and support you provided to us all was exceptional and much appreciated. A celebration of life will be held at the Eagle’s Hall in Ladysmith on Wednesday, December 21 at 1:00 p.m. In Lieu of flowers, the family request a donation to either the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca Telford’s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553
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Jesse & Bell
Jesse is a large 5 year old retriever who loves cats and is very affectionate towards them. Jesses’ tag is from Parkland County, Alta. Bell, the tabby cat, has a bushy black tail and white markings on her chest. Jesse and Bell were last seen Dec 10th in the Frayne Road area BUT they are not local to BC so they could be headed in ANY direction!! Please call with any information: Jackie 250-818-3636, 250-929-7871 or Shirley 250-743-6727 As a community, we can bring these most loved pets home for the Holidays!
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EXECUTIVE HOME 4000 sq.ft. Cowichan Valley Hwy, with great view, 4 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, 2 fireplaces plus approx. 1 acre horse paddock. Available immediately, $2500 per month, utilities not included. For viewing, contact 250240-2891 or 250-248-0015. Ladysmith: 2 bdrm home downtown, garage, available now, $675/mo, call Ray 250616-2345. Ladysmith: new 3 bdrm, 3 bath, ocean views, 1650 sq.ft., 5 appls, pet friendly, $1450/mo,250-245-8997, 250802-1520.
SUITES, LOWER LADYSMITH, 1 bdrm, large, newer, insuite W/D, walk to all amenities. Avail immed. $575 mo. Call 250-667-1555. Ladysmith: Lg. 1 bdrm + den, full on ocean view, private level entrance woodstove, shared laundry,1 cat friendly,$900/mo, dmg deposit & ref’s, 250-2458842. LADYSMITH NEW 1 bdrmAvail now! In suite laundry, 5 new appls, all utils except cable incld, private patio, NS/NP. $825. 250-714-8556.
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SMALL DEEP freeze, $150, Maytag SxS fridge, $350, almond 13 cuft fridge, $200, white 30” range $150, white 30” self clean con range, $250, 30” almond self cleaning range, $150. Washer dryer sets $200-$350. Washers $150-$250, Dryers $100-$150. Built-in dishwashers $100$150, portable GE dishwasher $150 and more. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.
FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
Ladysmith: bright 2 bdrm, hydro and cable incl. n/s, n/p, 250-245-4638.
TRANSPORTATION
HOMES FOR RENT Royal LePage Property Management Ladysmith: Executive at The Creek, 2 bdrm with loft, 5 appls, gas f/p, covered prkg, n/s, n/p, $1200/mo, ref’s pls. Ladysmith: Twin Falls. A deluxe townhome. 3 bdrm with finished bsmt, 6 appls, gas f/p, n/s, n/p, $1250/mo, ref’s pls.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Chemainus: 4 bdrm ocean view apartment, f/s, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, avail now, ref’s required, $995/mo.
45 gallon plastic barrels for sale. Perfect for rain barrels, $10 each, please call 250-245-0350.
Chemainus area: 2 bdrm ocean view duplex, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, $750/mo, available December 1.
CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.
Ladysmith: Harbour view 4 bdrm home with basement suite, 5 appls., gas f/p, hotwater heat, n/s, n/p, references please, available now, $1500/mo.
STEEL BUILDINGS End of season deals! Overstock must go - make an offer! Free delivery to most areas. Call to check inventory and free brochure 1-800-668-5111 ext 170
South Wellington Area: 1 bdrm suite in quiet and private country setting, n/s, n/p, avail. now, references required, $850/mo.
REAL ESTATE OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE 3815 South Oyster School Rd., Ladysmith Thursday Dec. 22 1 - 3pm Don McClinton 250-210-0562
AUTO FINANCING
The deadline for classified advertising in our Dec. 27 issue has changed to: Display ads noon Dec. 21 Word ads 10 am Dec. 23
Ladysmith: Warehouse/retail space, 2000 square feet approx., Westdown Rd. Available Dec. 2011 Ladysmith:Alderwood Area, 3 bdrm rancher, like new, 5 appls, nice yard, n/s, n/p, avail. now, $1300/mo.
Call Royal LePage 250-245-0975
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CARS TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.
TRUCKS & VANS CASH BUYER of junk cars and trucks. Over the phone price quotes. 1-250-954-7843.
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Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
“Peace on Earth... Goodwill to All!”
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Ho, Ho, Holiday
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Delivering wishes merry and bright to all of our friends and neighbors at Christmastime!
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Seasons Greetings
Season’s Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year! Keith Mazurenko
Putting Families First!
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35-1150 Walkem - $287,500
2300 SQ. FT. OF WOW! Seeing is believing in this 2 bdrm/3bath level entry rancher with full walk out basement! Amazing gracious & spacious layout, 9 ft ceilings, large master with 5 ft ensuite shower & large walk-in closet, open plan living/dining/kitchen & patio surrounded by nature and the Rocky Creek. Downstairs has huge rec room (room to add 3rd bedroom), storage, 3rd bathroom and oversize single garage. 55+ complex.
654 Alderwood - $274,900 Delightfully updated perfect-sized 3bdrm/2bath rancher is beautifully updated with new warm neutral paint colours, stainless steel appliances, updated bathroom fixtures and easy to maintain laminate floors. Decks both front and back enjoy sunshine all day. Attached carport, storage and separate 8 X 16 shop/storage complete the package.
122 Ryan Place $350,000
Give yourself a Christmas Present! 45+ Adult MHP, set peacefully in Rocky Creek Village. Enjoy the bright, open and nicely appointed 3 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms and den with 2 bathrooms home! Full stainless steel appliance pkg included. South facing covered deck invites you to enjoy summer BBQs and outdoor living. Gas heat/gas fireplace. Level grassed yard has well built 8X10 storage shed. Quick possession. Pet with approval.
34-941 Malone Road – $194,500 Edgewood Estates , 3 bed/2 ½ bath family townhouse has over 1500 sq. ft. of easy living incl. family room. Loads of updates and ready to move into. Child and pet friendly
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Thank you to our clients and friends. We are grateful for your support.
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4 bdrms with Ocean Views! Families will enjoy this lovely 4 bdrm, 2 bath home with plenty of family space, gorgeous unobstructed ocean views, freshly painted interior, new roof, family/media room, private back yard with rear access. Truly a family home worth viewing.
With sincere thanks for your loyal support, we wish you and yours a very merry Christmas!
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Curb appeal plus! 3 bdrm, 2 bath 1752 sq. ft. rancher, a dream to show, perfect for the person who wishes a single level home, and a kitchen that has WOW factor, with maple cabinets, marble counters and terrazzo floors!! Easy to maintain engineered hardwood & tile flooring, HRV system, RV parking, woodstove & gas fireplace, patios front & back for easy entertaining, updated baths, walk in master closet, newer roof, skylights. This home is worthy of a new owner with a most discerning of tastes. Call today!
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